About Advanced Placement (AP)
- Learn about the benefits of taking AP classes: Explore Advanced Placement
- Find Colleges and Universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores: AP Credit Policy Search
Testing
AHS Testing/CEEB Code
320-040
You will be asked for this code when registering for the ACT, SAT and other standardized tests.
Accuplacer
A placement test used by Central New Mexico Community College for new college freshmen and dual credit high school students.
For more information go to: CNM Accuplacer Info
ASVAB
The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.
PSAT
The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSQT scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
- Critical reading skills
- Math problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
SAT
Visit the College Readiness website for information about the SAT Exam, dates and deadlines, or to register.
ACT
Visit the ACT website for information about the ACT Exam, dates and deadlines, or to register.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Earn college credit and save money on tuition by taking and scoring well on an AP exam!
Cost
- $49.00 per exam
- Payable online with a credit or debit card
- Contact Ms. Megan Theiss for financial assistance at meghan.theiss@aps.edu
Exam Registration
Register online: AHS AP Exam Registration
- Register during February. Registration is time sensitive.
- Answer all of the required questions
- Return the printed copy of the Confirmation Page provided at the end.
- We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.
Important registration dates
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Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:00 AM - Registration Begins
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Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 11:59 PM - Regular Registration Ends
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Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 12:01 AM - Late Registration Begins (Registrations and payments will incur a $15 late fee per registration.)
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Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 11:59 PM - Late Registration Ends
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Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 11:59 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
Pre-administration Sessions
- All students who are taking the AP Test are required to attend ONE of the 30-minute Pre-administration Sessions
- Date: April 23-28 in the lecture hall.
- You will be asked to choose a section when you register for your AP Exam(s) through Total Registration
Please contact Ms Meghan Thiess, meghan.theiss@aps.edu, if you would like to register for an exam not listed or have any questions.
